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Executive Leadership

Executive Leadership

Our Vision

To be acknowledged by our customers as a leader, utilizing innovative technology, quality services and unique solutions, to add unmatched value to the global society always focused on protecting the environment for a prosperous future generation.

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Rick Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer

Rick Taylor is responsible for corporate strategy and operations for Konica
Minolta’s U.S. operations, leading more than 7,600 employees. He oversees U.S. mergers
and acquisitions, sales, service, marketing, administration, finance and
legal. Rick also serves on Konica Minolta’s Global Strategy Council focused on
business transformation and growth strategies for Konica Minolta worldwide. Rick has been named “Executive of the Year” nine times — five times consecutively — in the Marketing
Research Consultants’ annual industry survey of more than 300
independent office equipment dealers.

John Thielke, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

John Thielke
is responsible for the financial /accounting oversight of Konica Minolta's
North American operations. In this role he oversees all aspects of
corporate finance, accounting, financial planning and reporting, tax,
procurement, payroll, commissions and M&A activities, i.e., valuation, due
diligence and post-acquisition integration. John is also the Treasurer of
Konica Minolta Holdings USA, Inc. and is a member of the Board of Directors of
Konica Minolta Business Solutions, USA, Inc.

Sam Errigo, Executive Vice President, Sales and Business Development

Sam Errigo is responsible for Dealer and Direct Sales, Enterprise Accounts and Government Markets. Sam has been featured as an author and subject matter expert in
numerous industry publications throughout his career, and is best known for his
insightful vision in the on-demand market space, and for his ability to apply
his strong technical background into everyday printing applications. Sam is an Officer and Board of Directors member for Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc.

Brian Cupka oversees all legal matters for the company and has successfully led the company in numerous initiatives related to company compliance, strategic acquisitions, human resources and enhanced benefit programs. He joined Konica Minolta in 2001, supporting Konica Minolta Holdings and other subsidiaries, and was promoted to Senior Vice President, General Counsel, in 2009.

Kevin P. Kern
leads the Business Intelligence Services and Product Planning organization. In
this role, he is responsible for the growth and innovation of the company’s
technology, solutions, vertical markets and ECM practice. Previously, he
oversaw all corporate marketing initiatives and was responsible for the
planning and development of new products for Konica Minolta Business Solutions
U.S.A., Inc

Holly
DeSantis oversees and manages the company’s
entire financial planning process for Konica Minolta’s North American
operations, ensuring that the results are consistent
with the strategic financial objectives of the company. The business units Financial/Operational
Planning and Analysis Departments, Business Objects and Financial Reporting,
Commissions, Accounts Payable and Mergers and Acquisitions report directly to
her.

Kay Du Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Marketing

Kay Du Fernandez leads the creation of innovative marketing strategies throughout the entire customer journey. Through digital disruption, brand awareness, a focus on customer experience, marketing communications and channel management, she works to improve the value we deliver to customers, partners and employees. Her responsibilities also encompass strategic business development and pricing to support sales efforts for Konica Minolta’s U.S. operations. Kay established the Step Forward Program at Konica Minolta to inspire women in professional excellence.

Laura Blackmer, Senior Vice President, Dealer Sales

Laura Blackmer is responsible for driving growth in the dealer channel and leveraging emerging market opportunities, including All Covered, the company’s managed IT services arm. She has extensive industry experience, having served various roles in sales and executive positions at Hewlett Packard. She most recently was the Senior Vice President of Sales for Sharp Electronics. Laura has been awarded "Best Female Executive" for three consecutive years at the Frank Awards, The Cannata Report's annual awards event which highlights excellence in business technology. She has also been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to its prestigious 2016 Women of the Channel list. A graduate of Colorado State University, she will join its Business Leadership Council in May, 2018.

Allan Schwedock, Senior Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain

Allan Schwedock is responsible for all administration, logistics, and
supply chain management areas for both the Direct Sales and Dealer Sales
channels of the company. This includes order processing, contract
administration, aftermarket billing, customer service, leasing administration,
customer deliveries, equipment procurement, and service parts planning.
Allan joined Konica Minolta in 2007 and most recently served as vice president,
corporate administration

Todd Croteau, President, All Covered IT Services from Konica Minolta

Todd Croteau oversees all aspects of the All Covered operation. He has 18 years
of experience in the high technology sector and was employed at IBM, HDR
Engineering and EKW Technologies. Todd
joined All Covered in 2000 when the consulting firm where he was a partner
merged with All Covered.

Ekta Sahasi, Vice President, Business Innovation Center (BIC)

Ekta Sahasi is responsible for leading fundamental business and cultural transformation, and investing in new ventures and technologies across diverse industries for Konica Minolta via the North American Business Innovation Center (BIC) in Foster City, Ca. The BIC partners with leading technology companies to create new world-class software, services and a portfolio of new business capabilities for Konica Minolta. Ekta is
working closely with startups, venture capitalists and Academia to
incubate and invest in technologies that will accelerate the pace of
innovation at Konica Minolta.